Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a Regional Finance Officer to support in the provision of financial leadership to the programmes they are undertaking in the Middle East and North Africa. This is a newly created role, and is an excellent role for a charity finance professional looking to move to a field-based position.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Regional Finance Manager in the financial monitoring the portfolio of grants and contracts across the region, supporting in the development of appropriate controls, processes and tools to ensure effective management of these.
• Support in the production of timely donor reports, and in monitoring project costs to completion.
• Provide support in developing donor budgets, and country budgets.
• Support in the day-to-day programmes finance – entering monthly journals, reviewing and reconciling country cashbooks, and reviewing and reconciling payment requests and reports from implementing partners.
• Assist in monitoring of compliance against donor regulations, the organisational requirements, and overseas statutory regulations.
• Assist in preparing for grant and external audits.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and risk management skills.  
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from country offices and implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.

This role is based in Amman, Jordan with travel to other countries in the region. Competitive salary, based on experience, & generous benefits.

Street League work with young people, progressing them into employment, education and training by engaging them through football, fitness, dance fitness and multisports. We specialise in helping our participants (16-24 years’ olds from disadvantaged areas) progress from our unique sport/fitness and education programmes into sustainable employment, education and training.

We currently operate across the UK in 14 regions, including Greater London, the North East and North West of England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and extensively across Scotland.

The Progressions Coordinator will be required to deliver group employability and personal development workshops and accredited qualifications at the Street League Academy. They will carry out 1-2-1 progression meetings with Street League participants and liaise with employers and colleges to broker opportunities and support young people into Education, Employment or Training. 

Responsible for positive participant outcomes into Employment, Education and Training, the progressions team are an integral part of Street League operational delivery. Targeted on delivery and outcomes you will report to the Operations Manager. 

A teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS or equivalent), plus experience in delivering employability services, accredited qualifications and job brokering is highly desirable. Considerations will be made for candidates with experience in delivering training or in careers guidance plus an appropriate assessor qualification would be desirable.

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Check.

Street League is an equal opportunities employer.

WHAG

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery

Our people impact on the lives of others and our business everyday so we’re committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We’re looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.

We currently have opportunities for:

Cheshire West and Chester (CWaC) Service Manager 

We are looking for a Service Manager to manage an accommodation based homeless vulnerable women’s service. Providing a high quality and individual service to women who are vulnerable and homeless and Men, Women and Children who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.

• Salary: NJC scale 26-28 (£28835 - £30523)
• Actual Salary: £25951 - £27470
• Hours:

(Week 1: 36 Hours, Week 2: 28.8 hours)

• Closing Date: 10.00am, Thursday, 27th August 2020
• Interview date: Monday, 7th September 2020

As this post is at women only project schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Are you an adventurous, early career auditor, interested in a leadership role in the national audit office of a British Overseas Territory?

Our partner is the national auditor of a small British Overseas Territory, responsible for auditing state owned entities, subsidiaries and enterprise funds. They are seeking 2 Principal Auditors to lead small teams in planning & executing financial & value-for-money audits, and undertaking some assurance assignments as required. The role will offer an early career professional an opportunity to take on leadership role, understand DfID audit & reporting requirements, and an immersive experience in a friendly island community. 

Requirements

• Qualified accountant, with experience in undertaking external audits.
• Strong technical knowledge, specifically knowledge of international reporting standards
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) & negotiation skills
• Resilient, flexible, and adaptable.

This is a fixed-term contract role; they are open to considering applicants able to make a 12 or 24 month commitment, with the latter preferred. In addition to the salary, our partner will cover the cost of one return flight and accommodation in-country. This role is based in a British Overseas Territory.